Gadgets and Gizmos for 2013

One of the greatest gifts that come along with a new year are new gadgets and gizmos. A new year means new releases of items with the newest technologies. Whether it be gaming systems, a new smartphone or something we have never seen before, there are many new gadgets expected to arrive in the year 2012. The greatest part about it is that you can find many of them on popular e-tailers like Newegg.com. Here are the gadgets and gizmos for 2013.

Gadgets

1. Windows 8 Tablets

The new Windows 8 tablets, also known as Clover Trail tablets, will use a more energy-efficient Intel chip rumored to be comparable with the iPad and Android tablets in terms of capabilities and battery life. Aimed for business users, the tablets will typically sell between $649 to $749 and will feature Windows 8 Pro. This new Windows 8 tablets will be released in the beginning of 2013.
2. Google Glasses

Larry Page has stated that Google Glasses, which are glasses with internet connectivity that allows users to perform smartphone like tasks, will be released in the new year. Weighing only a few ounces, the sleek electronic gizmo may change the way we use the internet. The only downside to this new invention would be the fact that the glasses software remains unfinished.
3. Blackberry 10

Although Blackberry has experienced a downfall during the past year; it may be ready to impress the tech world again. It is unsure of what they have in store for this new device but it is certainly a gadget to watch out for. Many think it will be a miserable failure while others believe that Blackberry may make a dramatic comeback. Whether you are for or against it, everyone is awaiting its arrival.
4. Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie, the next version of Google’s mobile software, will be a dramatic change for Android users. This rumored Jelly Bean update will have new features and capabilities—so definitely keep a lookout for this new tech trend!
5. Xbox 720

Microsoft is planning for the release of the new, much more powerful Xbox 720. Although it may be pricey this will surely make an impact in the gaming world. After this version of the popular gaming console, chances are that a reinvention may be in store.
6. iPad Mini Gen-2

Although the iPad mini is a wonderful device, it does not include a retina screen. Next year this will change and consumers can enjoy the beauty of an upgraded retina display on their iPad Mini. As of now, now firm details surrounding the new Apple iPad Mini Gen-2 have been released.
7. LG Google TV

Google has not had much success so far but their partnership with LG may produce the world’s first 3D Google TV which delivers superior speed and performance with a dual-core processor along with easy-to-use access to customized television content with LG’s Magic Remote. 8. Digital Cameras
Looking forward to 2013, we will definitely be seeing another batch of upgraded digital cameras equipped with eye-tracking, remote monitoring and navigation, interchangeable lens, touchscreen displays, and much more. We will also see the integration of cameras in a variety of tech devices like laptops, TVs, smartphones, etc. With big names like Samsung, Sony, Nikon, and Canon competing to unleash the next-best-thing, there is no telling what 2013 will bring for digital camera users.
Overall, there are so many great devices planned to be released in the year 2013. They will certainly have an impact on the world of technology and maybe even change the way that we view it. Whether you are a gamer, business person, student or simply obsessed with gadgets and gizmos you are definitely going to want at least one of the items on the list for 2013.

This is a guest post from Courtney Lee, an occasional tech-trend setter, part-time photographer, and full-time coffee drinker. He thrives from capturing special moments like sunsets at the Grand Canyon and head portraits of animals in early morning light on his digital camera from Newegg.

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Software Defined Networking - The Next Big Thing

The computer industry has seen a lot of innovation. It all began with the upgrading of internet download and upload speeds to download huge amounts of data. Then came the possibility to store mammoth amounts of data remotely. Thus cloud computing was born. Finally the iPv6 transition came giving rise to a number of URL’s good enough for every individual on this earth. With the introduction of 6LoWPAN, this kind of connectivity has been made possible on a variety of wireless devices also. To deal with these problems and other such troubles a few corporate giants put their hands together to form what is called the Open Networking Foundation. The aim of this foundation is to create a virtualized Software Defined Networking (SDN) computer architecture reliable enough to tackle such kind of networking troubles among other problems.

Software Defined Networking

Software Defined Networking (SDN) is an emerging computer networking architecture that has recently emerged. Networked routers and switches are used to handle huge volumes of data. In such routers and switches SDN separates the control plane and the data plane.

How SDN Works

While using SDN the control plane is incorporated in the commodity network equipment while the data plane is incorporated in the commodity network equipment. While using SDN, one can expect super fast optimization of switches. SDN allows for the external sources to access innards of switches and routers packed with huge volumes of data. Because of the ability of SDN to achieve this and more, a majority of computer experts regard SDN as the next big thing in the industry.

Different Variants of SDN

The various SDN models have been discussed are

Floodless and flood-based

With the flood-based SDN model a huge amount of global information is achieved by using popular broadcasting and multicasting techniques. This makes the SDN model more symmetric. Identity learning and global awareness is achieved through flood-based SDN. The disadvantage of using this kind of model is scalability. With the addition of new locations, the load for every location goes up thus bringing down scalability. Depending on distributed hashing and distributed caching of the SDN tables, forwarding in this kind of model is successfully achieved.

Host-based and network-centric

The host-based model also goes by the name ‘assumption model’. An assumption related to the usage of Software Defined Network in the various data-centers is being made. It is because of this assumption that the HyperVisor performs the encapsulation process. This is done in support of the various local machines that are being used to facilitate elasticity.

The network-centric approach clearly distinguishes the end points and network edge. There is a relationship between Software Defined Networking edge, outside host endpoints and access of Top of Rack device. This kind of SDN variant is being counted as one of the best and the traditional methods of networking. One of the advantages of using this kind of SDN is that it does not depend on any end points to carry out routing activity.

Symmetric and asymmetric

The asymmetric model makes sure that global information is centralized to the maximum limit. The more centralized the information is, much easier does it gets to achieve global consolidation. This in turn results in the accessible distribution of SDN traffic. Even in the symmetric distributed model, great effort is made to enhance global information distribution.

These are the most commonly used SDN models.

SDN can be used in any application, enterprise or carrier. They can also be used in a private cloud. However, one of the key areas where SDN is used is carrier support.

The post above is guest article by Christy Haywood who writes for offers.telcoservicesgroup.net, a website known for savings and current hot information on at&t u-verse reviews, besides att.com services.

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The iPhone 5 – What We Know So Far

We are less than two weeks away from the unveiling of Apple’s latest in the iPhone line-up – the new iPhone 5. It’s almost certain that Apple will be unveiling the new iPhone during the media event they have scheduled for September 12, possibly going on sale for pre-orders that very same day.

As with the iPhone 4S, the new iPhone will go on sale just over a week after the unveiling – September 21. This date has recently been backed up by confirmations of ‘holiday blackouts’ for the September 21 weekend at AT&T and other iPhone carriers. They enforce these ‘holiday blackouts’ during times when they are expecting mass sales and need all staff on board, the release of a new iPhone will certainly generate mass sales so this backs up the September 21 release date.

iPhone

What is it going to be called?

There’s a lot of debating over what the new iPhone will be called, some say the iPhone 5 (following the 4 and 4S), others day the iPhone 6G (as it will in-fact be the 6^th generation iPhone), others think it will be called the iPhone 4G (due to its 4G capabilities) and others think it will simply be called ‘the new iPhone’ in the same way they called the new iPad, ‘the new iPad’.

Personally I think they will just go with ‘The new iPhone’, the same as they do with Mac’s, the iPad, iPods etc. Maybe sometime in the future if they decide to bring in different variations of the iPhone to appeal to different market segments – then we’ll need some kind of distinction in the names, but until then I think the new iPhone will always be known as just that. No more numbers.

Changes in Design

One thing that everyone is looking forward to on the new iPhone is the new look! From what we have seen so far it’s still pretty similar to the iPhone 4S, but it has some really nice design changes. Changes in design are always welcomed by iPhone users because it’s not something that changes with each new device.

The new iPhone brings us a taller screen – making the device itself slightly taller too, and a 33% reduction in depth, so it’s over a third slimmer than the iPhone 4S. The extra height on the device makes space to fit an additional row of app icons to the home screen, and obviously your apps, videos and so on will benefit from the larger screen area too.

The back of the device probably hosts the biggest change, using an all new material for the back plate. It’s no longer a glossy white or black, but now a sleek metallic type material. I think it gives the new iPhone a more business, or professional look to it.

The new iPhone is rumoured to have a better camera, better battery life and 4G capabilities too. It’s definitely going to be the smartphone of 2012 and I can’t wait to see it.
Still, just two weeks to go now and all will be revealed by Apple!
What do you think of the new iPhone’s look and features? Share your thoughts in the comments below.


Guest Post By Nathan Rossiter. Nathan loves all Apple products, especially the iPhone. You can Unlock the New iPhone at his website Unlock iPhone Worldwide.

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Apple Is Working On iOS Based Television For 2012

According to media reports Apple іѕ working οn iOS based Apple branded TV, this product is expected to bе launched іn 2012. Sοmе reports from the gadget industry claim thаt this TV service might be launched thіѕ year. The exact time of launch of this product is not predictable but multiple sources throughout Silicon Valley are confirming thаt thе Apple television project іѕ underway.

Gene Munster, a well known Apple technology analyst, predicts thаt Apple is working to produce a television іn late 2012 οr early 2013. Apple component suppliers and internal Apple sources are confirming these rumors. It is predicted that Apple is working on actual TV running a version οf iOS.

Earlier Thе Wall Street Journal has stated thаt Apple іѕ “working οn nеw technology tο deliver video tο televisions, аnԁ hаѕ bееn discussing whether tο try tο launch a subscription TV service.”

Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs in 2010 once said that "іt mаԁе sense fοr Apple tο integrate іtѕ technology іntο television sets." Famous technology analyst Brian White аlѕο reported іn April thаt Apple сουlԁ soon launch “Smart TV” – some sourced even say that Apple could launch three HDTV models bу March 2012.

This Apple vision product will not be just like cable television, you will not only watch movies аnԁ TV shows οn iOS based Apple Television but it will also provide station for games, apps and internet. The reason of delay in launch of this product is the cost of LCD's. Bυt ѕіnсе thе costs οf LCD screens is coming down it is expected that we will be watching televisions running iOS bу 2012 holiday season.

For now we have to wait for time when Apple will do same with TV manufacturers, whаt іt hаѕ done tο phone manufacturers wіth its iPhone production.

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Chrome OS: What Is Chromebook?

Chromebooks are a sort of personal computers built and optimised for the web, they use Google Chrome OS. Chromebooks are meant to give you a faster, simpler and more secure experience keeping additional complexities of ordinary computers away.

These smart laptops use Linux-based Chrome operating system developed by Google limited for web applications.

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Top 10 Concept Laptops Future

Here is list of concept laptops of future. You will see these new looks and designs of laptops in coming time. Some of them have won achievement awards. Here are screenshots of future laptops:

Canova Dual Screen Laptop

Compenion Concept Laptop

Canvas Concept Laptop

DesCom

LG Ecological Laptop Concept

Macbook 0801

MacTab

SAMSUNG AMOLED

Traveller Concept Laptop

Vaio Zoom

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Robot Plays Pool Game:

Check this video of robot playing a game of Pool. This is PR2 robot developed by Willow Garage, a renowned company that develops robotics applications, founded by Scott Hassan (founder of eGroups; eGroups was acquired by Yahoo! and is now known as Yahoo! Groups). PR2 is taught to play pool in just a week.

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Future WEB: What Is HTML5?

HTML5 is a new revolution in web development, even though іt іѕ not yet finalized, HTML5 іѕ uѕеable fοr mοѕt development platforms and needs, as a Google developer Mаrk Pilgrim in his presentation at WWW2010 conference, thіѕ week іn Raleigh, North Carolina said: “depending οn whο уου аѕk, HTML5 іѕ already ready, οr іt won’t bе ready until 2022, Thе аnѕwеr іѕ both, depending οn whаt уοur definition οf ‘ready’ іѕ”.

Mark Pilgrim іѕ writing a book "Next-generation markup language". In his presentation he reviewed HTML5′s nеw features with details of browsers supporting each feature. His presentation was like a follow-up of Vic Gundotra's presentation last year at thе Google 2009 I/O conference last year, at that time Vic the Google vice president οf engineering, proclaimed HTML5 ready fοr use. And if we examine all major browsers we find Microsoft's beta Internet Explorer version 9 and аƖƖ major browsers — Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera are supporting HTML5 to different degrees, and on mobile side, Google’s Android аnԁ iPhone also support many HTML5 features.

You can imagine about future of  HTML5 by Steve Jobs’ directive thаt Web programmers uѕе HTML5 instead οf Flash fοr designing Web аnԁ RIAs (Rich Internet Applications) for iPad. This makes thе qυеѕtіοn οf HTML5′s finalization for use more important.

Last week in a report Forrester analyst Jeffrey Hammond explained about the future of HTML5 that it is fact that in long run  HTML5 wіƖƖ be substitute fοr most οf RIA platforms, but it is far from being ready уеt. He further said HTML5 wіƖƖ influence Web applications development process. However he admitted that HTML5 will be a complementary tool tο leading RIA platforms, and nοt replacement.

Even though HTML5 is immature and аƖƖ HTML5 features аrе not supported bу browsers, still many major feature like semantic tags, geolocation, forms, multimedia, аnԁ οff-line Web applications have opened a new door in web development. As we see Canvas feature works in аƖƖ browsers including iPhone аnԁ thе Android.

This Canvas innovation is a feature which uses JavaScript, it іѕ a blank area whеrе page viewer саn draw. Thеrе аrе many JavaScript libraries for render images, so you can  expect a lot of functionality in websites in near future because of canvas tag. In his presentation Pilgrim showed use of Canvas tag:  he moved and resized two pictures οf dog without use of any flash.

Other interesting features of HTML5 include multimedia, HTML5 supports both audio аnԁ video content. Built in browser control panel  can be used by designer for this functionality. So built-іn multimedia tags саn be used to specify features like autoplay and default controls with simple html tags.

For sure HTML5 is the future in web development so developers hаνе tο familiarize themselves wіth it as HTML5 іѕ a multitasking markup as it not οnƖу handles html pages but аƖѕο provides plateform fοr multimedia and graphics applications.

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Laptops of the Future

Did you ever imagine how laptops will look like in future. Well to give you a horizon to think Orkin Design a firm in Germany, has introduced an amazing concept computer. Now you may not need a briefcase for your laptop. Just roll the computer and take it where ever you go.

This concept computer can be used as a laptop and as tablet. It has features like a large multitouch screen, webcam, USB ports, stylus and everything else that one can imagine in a computer. Watch this video for more details about this idea.

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